Differences between Characteristics of Men and Women, New Cadets, Class of 1980

摘要

This report compares men and women cadets in the Class of 1980 at the time they entered West Point in the Summer of 1976 on a wide variety of measures. It reports similarities and differences in physical and mental aptitudes, background, motivation, and attitudes. The largest differences, in absolute terms, are associated with physical aptitude. Among attitude variables the two genders were equal in military career motivation but very different in attitudes toward the role of women in society. The limitations and implications of the findings are discussed in the body of the report. (Author)